The Ditty Bops
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The Ditty Bops is an alternative band from Los Angeles, California headed by the duo of Amanda and Abby. They are best known for the theatrical themes they use for their performances. They have been active since 2004, releasing a self-titled album in that year and a subsequent follow up this year entitled Moon Over The Freeway.
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At 8 years, Amanda was given fretted dulcimer lessons by her mom in Topanga. On the other hand, Abby lives in California, learns the piano, and is overly-exposed to classical music. During her early teens, Amanda performed with her mom's british isle's duo, and at 17 she moved to Europe to be a model. Abby grows fondness to ragtime music and electric blues. They lived miles away, but still ended up meeting each other in New York.
The Ditty Bops and their sweet, charming tune were formed when Amanda and Abby searched for their lost cat and stumbled into the backyard of a musician. They got the idea of forming a band from that man that urged them to create a band.
The newly-formed band once experienced playing the 20's covers and that theme just caught them! They were inspired by that performance, wearing wigs and period costumes. The band landed a contract with Warner Bros during a live performance in L.A.
From then on, the duo led a band that plays uptempo songs that has a touch of western swing, ragtime, folk and musical theatre. Their live performances are both visually and musically entertaining. In 2004, they released debut album The Ditty Bops.
Aside from live performances around the country, The Ditty Bops can be heard at the opening of two episodes of high-rating medical drama Grey's Anatomy. "There Is A Girl is featured in the Grey's Anatomy Original Soundtrack Volume 2.
During the second quarter of 2006, they released their second album Moon Over The Freeway. The touch of swing music breathes life to the album and fun is written all over each songs. The album is also backed-up by a nationwide bicycle tour.
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The Ditty Bops just concluded their nationwide bike tour! All the fans had great fun watching ang listening to the band.
Catch the latest news about The Ditty Bops in their Official Site
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Trivia
- Abby is afraid of sharks--great white sharks in particular
- They both love to go around in a bike! Maybe that inspired them to go on a nationwide tour by bike.
- One of them loves to swim on lakes.
- Amanda knows how to juggle and how to eat fire! Thanks to her dad.
- They are rumored to have been a couple since.
Reviews
- They have that very relaxing, retro style that can be seen not only in their costumes but can be heard and felt through their songs. They may not be overly popular, but their songs leave a peaceful tone in every listener's heart. Their songs reflect that they enjoy life, even if it gets tough or hard, and the world needs that kind of inspiration. -Vheliefish 05:26, 20 November 2006 (PST)
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Categories: Artist | Alternative | Rock
